Comparison

API Inspector for Postman vs API & HTTP Client

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

API Inspector for Postman

Features
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API Inspector is a powerful API debugging and management tool designed for developers who need precision and speed. Whether you’re testing APIs, analyzing request performance, or organizing your collections, API Inspector gives you everything you need in one place. Key Features • Collection Management: Organize and manage your API requests efficiently. • Request Management: Create, edit, and send HTTP/HTTPS requests with ease. • Import Support: Seamlessly import collections from Postman or cURL commands. • Export Options: Export requests as executable cURL commands for sharing or automation. • Send History: Track and revisit your previous requests anytime. • Detailed Metrics: Gain deep insights into request performance, including: - Request & Response header/body size - DNS lookup duration - Connection time - TLS handshake duration - Full request & response duration Why Choose API Inspector? • Clean, developer-friendly interface • Advanced performance analytics for optimization • Full compatibility with Postman and cURL workflows If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me. Get more support on https://www.whalesgrowth.top API Inspector Pro Subscriptions You can subscribe for API Inspector Pro Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. API Inspector Pro offers subscriptions. The subscription prices are: (i) Weekly Subscription ($2.99 / Week) (ii) Monthly Subscription ($5.99 / Month) (iii) Yearly Subscription ($34.99 / Year) Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our app is functional without purchasing an Auto-Renewable subscription, and you can use all the unlocked content after the subscription expires. Q: How do I restore the subscriptions on new devices? A: You can tap the 'Restore' button on the subscription page. Privacy Policy: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/pp/ Terms of Service: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/tos/

About

API & HTTP Client

This powerful tool allows developers to send and debug API requests, including REST, GraphQL, and WebSockets, directly from their mobile device. It offers comprehensive features for testing, inspecting responses, and managing API workflows with support for various authentication methods and import/export options.

Highlights
  • API client and request testing
  • REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket support
  • MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration
  • JSON viewer and response inspector
  • OpenAPI, Swagger, and Postman import/export
  • Multiple authentication methods
  • Environment variables and workflow automation
Features
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This app is a powerful API Client and API Testing tool built for developers who need to send requests, inspect responses, and debug APIs anytime, anywhere. Whether you're working with REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, or MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, the app provides everything you need in one place. Test APIs faster, troubleshoot issues efficiently, and analyze responses with an intuitive interface designed for both beginners and experienced developers. - Key Features: + API Client & Request Testing * Send HTTP and HTTPS requests using GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS. * Create and edit requests with an intuitive request editor. * View detailed request and response information, including headers, body, status code, response time, payload size, SSL details, and more. * Debug APIs without needing access to your desktop or terminal. + REST API, GraphQL & WebSocket Support * Test and debug REST APIs with ease. * Native GraphQL support with query editor, variables editor, and schema explorer. * Connect to WebSocket servers for real-time communication and testing. + MCP (Model Context Protocol) * Connect to remote MCP servers * Browse available tools, prompts, and resources. * Invoke MCP tools directly from the app. + JSON Viewer & Response Inspector * Automatically format and highlight JSON, HTML, XML, and plain text responses. * Easily inspect API responses for debugging and development. * Filter response data using JSONPath and XPath expressions. + OpenAPI, Swagger & Postman * Import and export Postman Collections and Environments. * Sync collections with your Postman Cloud account. * Support for OpenAPI and Swagger specifications. * Browse API documentation directly inside the app. + Authentication Supports multiple authentication methods, including: * Basic Authentication * Digest Authentication * OAuth 1.0a * OAuth 2.0 * JWT (JSON Web Token) * Additional authentication schemes with secure credential storage. + Productivity * Save reusable variables using Environments. * Import and export collections through iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and other document providers. * Automate API workflows with Apple Shortcuts. Whether you're a backend developer, mobile developer, frontend engineer, QA tester, or DevOps engineer, this app provides a complete solution for API testing, API debugging, REST API development, GraphQL, WebSocket, MCP, and OpenAPI workflows—all from your mobile device.

Screenshots

API Inspector for Postman4 screens
API & HTTP Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: API & HTTP Client at none against API Inspector for Postman's 3. API Inspector for Postman's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. API Inspector for Postman sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. API & HTTP Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
API Inspector for Postman versus API & HTTP Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI Inspector for PostmanAPI & HTTP Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小玲 王Thien An Studio LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

API Inspector for Postman

Subscriptions3
  • API Inspector Rest Pro$2.997 Days
  • API Inspector Bot Pro$5.991 Month
  • API Inspector Capture Pro$34.991 Year
None

API & HTTP Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is API Inspector for Postman free?
API Inspector for Postman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is API & HTTP Client free?
API & HTTP Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do API Inspector for Postman or API & HTTP Client have ads?
Neither API Inspector for Postman nor API & HTTP Client shows ads.

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